Ho Chi Minh City travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Pho Hoa Pasteur
Popular Vietnamese - Pho restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Traditional Northern-style beef pho, running since the 1960s
260C Pasteur Street, Ward 8, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Banh Xeo 46A
Popular Vietnamese - Banh Xeo restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Crispy turmeric-yellow rice crepes filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts
46A Dinh Cong Trang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Cuc Gach Quan
Popular Vietnamese - Home-style restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Home-style Vietnamese cooking in a restored colonial-era house
10 Dang Tat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Anan Saigon
Popular Modern Vietnamese restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Chef Peter Cuong Franklin's reinterpretation of street food classics in tasting-menu form
89 Ton That Dam Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Quan Ut Ut
Popular American-Vietnamese BBQ restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Southern US-style smoked barbecue with a Saigon twist
168 Vo Van Kiet, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Pizza 4P's Le Thanh Ton
Popular Japanese-Italian fusion pizza restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: House-made cheese and wood-fired pizzas blending Japanese and Italian techniques
8/15 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Secret Garden Restaurant
Popular Vietnamese - Home-style restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: Rustic Vietnamese home cooking on an open-air rooftop garden terrace
158 Pasteur Street (rooftop, 5th floor), District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Quan An Ngon (Nha Hang Ngon)
Popular Vietnamese - Regional variety restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
Known for: A single courtyard venue gathering dozens of regional Vietnamese street-food stalls under one roof
160 Pasteur Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Vietnamese
Pho Hoa Pasteur
Banh Xeo 46A
Cuc Gach Quan
Anan Saigon
Quan Ut Ut
Secret Garden Restaurant
Quan An Ngon (Nha Hang Ngon)
Banh Mi Huynh Hoa
Com Tam Ba Ghien
Bep Me In
Vietnam House
Ho Thi Ky Market Food Stalls
Nha Hang Cuc Gach 2
Banh Canh Cua 66
Hu Tieu Nam Vang Thanh Xuan
Oc Dao (District 4 Seafood Row)
Propaganda Bistro
Italian
Steakhouse
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |